Colorado-based El Pueblo…an Adolescent Treatment Community (also known as El Pueblo Boys’ & Girls’ Ranch Inc.) provides non-residential and residential treatment for young people facing mental health, behavioral, or addiction disorders. At El Pueblo Boys’ & Girls’ Ranch Inc., children and adolescents can receive short-term residential care for specific conditions with options for continuing outpatient care.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), parents should learn about residential treatment options if their child does not respond well to community mental health offerings.
Each year, private residential facilities in the United States treat between 10,000 and 14,000 children. When considering a residential treatment program, parents should conduct upfront research to ensure that the facility provides a caring environment and focuses on evidence-based therapies. The most reputable facilities offer quality psychotherapy, social skills training, and alcohol and drug treatment options.
In addition, good-quality facilities seek to keep children in residential care for as short a term as possible to minimize stress on families. Parents should look for facilities with appropriate national or state accreditation to ensure the best possible outcome for their child.
